Under the governing rules of the bi-state agency, the majority of New York commissioners are required to live in New York City.

Borelli (R-South Shore) said the Cuomo administration's failure to ensure that calls into question the legitimacy of its rulings -- and its budget -- which has OK'd toll hikes on Staten Island bridges that link to New Jersey.

"The governor's failure to follow the law has only perpetuated the notion that the Port Authority does not act in the interest of New York City residents," said Borelli. "It shouldn't be surprising why the tolls go up on bridges connecting the city with New Jersey to pay for the agency's pet projects. We often wondered who on the board spoke for us, but now we can confirm that it's less than the amount required."

Added Borelli: "It's a shame that the city has been cheated out of its legally required representation at an agency which continually seeks to increase the tolls on the bridges that connect it to New Jersey. All New Yorkers who are now paying a higher toll on our bridges should be outraged."